Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that blends the vibrant flavors of cherries and cranberries in a harmonious symphony of tartness and sweetness. This versatile sauce, a true testament to the beauty of culinary fusion, not only enriches your palate but also elevates your culinary repertoire with its diverse applications. As the perfect accompaniment to your festive gatherings, it transforms your Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham into a centerpiece of culinary excellence. Beyond its traditional role, this versatile sauce also lends its unique flavor profile to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and even ice cream, adding a touch of sophistication to your everyday meals. With two variations to choose from, you can tailor the sauce to your personal preferences and dietary needs. The classic cherry cranberry sauce, bursting with the natural goodness of fresh cherries and cranberries, offers a vibrant red hue and a refreshingly tangy taste. Those seeking a healthier alternative can opt for the low-sugar version, which skillfully balances sweetness and tartness without compromising on flavor. Both variations are quick and easy to prepare, ensuring a hassle-free addition to your culinary creations.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE
My mother-in-law makes this super-easy sauce every Thanksgiving. Cherries give tart cranberries a slightly sweet flavor. I serve it alongside turkey, pork and ham.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 3-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries and cherries. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered, until cranberries begin to pop, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat; cook 20 minutes longer or until thickened. Pour into a serving dish. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts :
DRIED CHERRY AND CRANBERRY SAUCE
This is a wonderful cranberry sauce that I make every Thanksgiving.
Provided by Atriel
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir the cranberry juice cocktail, water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and allspice together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add the cherries to the cranberry juice mixture; cook another 2 minutes. Add the cranberries; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and chill in refrigerator 8 hours to overnight. Remove and discard cinnamon stick before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 6.5 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
JELLIED CRANBERRY-CHERRY SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the cranberries, sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, the cherry juice, dried cherries, rosemary and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly. Discard the rosemary sprig.
- Puree the sauce in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving dish, pressing the sauce through with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours or overnight.
DRIED CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE
This recipe is a great change of pace from the more common orange-cranberry sauce combinations. We especially like it around the holidays served alongside a roast turkey. It's so much better than canned cranberry sauce. -Janet Briggs
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place cherries in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let stand for 10 minutes or until plumped. Drain cherries, discarding water. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, cranberries and cherries. Cook and stir over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and skim foam from top of mixture. Cool to room temperature. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CRANBERRY AND DRIED-CHERRY SAUCE
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Fruit Juice Berry Thanksgiving Cranberry Cherry Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring first 5 ingredients to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add cherries; cook 2 minutes. Add cranberries; cook until berries pop, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Cover; chill overnight. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.) Discard cinnamon. Serve cold or at room temperature.
- Available at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and supermarkets
TANGERINE CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE
Homemade cranberry sauce is very easy and, as long as you sell it properly, your true motives (maximum love for minimum effort) will be our secret. By sell it, I mean tell all about your secret tangerine/cherry-spiked version sauce, and how involved it is to make. Of course, since it is a top-secret recipe, you'll not be able to give details, but you're sure they'll be blown away.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine cranberries, cherries, sugar, tangerine juice, tangerine zest, star anise, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries are all popped, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Discard star anise, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves, and refrigerate until needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 0.9 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 25.5 g
CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE
I made this sauce for our Thanksgiving dinner today. It is sweet and really tasty with the cherries in it.
Provided by Chef Joey Z.
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put everything except the agar into a large sauce pan and heat until the cranberries burst and the liquid is reduced by half.
- Add the agar and stir. Bring back to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes. Place in the fridge and let it set up.
- Bon Appetit!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279, Fat 0.2, Sodium 1.9, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 65.5, Protein 1.1
INSTANT POT® CHERRY-ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE
This cranberry sauce practically makes itself! It's quick, and you won't have to keep a constant eye on it. Substitute the water for apple or orange juice, or do half water and half rum! Can be made several days ahead of time, will keep for at least a week in the refrigerator, and can even be frozen if needed.
Provided by France C
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine cranberries, cherries, water, cinnamon, and salt in the inner pot of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 2 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Switch to the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions to release remaining pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Select Saute function and low heat. Add orange marmalade and brown sugar to the cranberry mixture. Cook and stir to combine, breaking up cranberries, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off Instant Pot® and let cranberry sauce cool. Sauce will thicken upon cooling. Store in the refrigerator. For best flavor, bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 41.5 mg, Sugar 19.7 g
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH GINGERED CRANBERRY (OR CHERRY) SAUCE (5 PT
A quick scan of my recipe collection reveals my fondness for fruit sauces with poultry or pork. So when I found this one in a Weight Watchers cookbook, I was instantly taken with it. Though I will not try this until later this week, the presentation here includes my modifications. I have made this with dried cherries and it was superb, almost better than the original. If using cherries, reduce the amount of ginger a small amount. (5 points)
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Berries
Time 26m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Drizzle tenderloin with Worcestershire sauce sprinkle with mustard, pepper and salt.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or other oven-proof pan over medium high heat. Apply a light shot of cooking spray. Sear the pork on all sides, cooking for about 3 minutes total.
- Place skillet into the oven and cook for Bake at 450 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of pork registers 160°F Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
- To prepare glaze, combine red wine, juice dried cranberries in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in ginger.
- To serve, slice pork into 8 or 12 slices, depending on desired thickness. Divide slices onto 4 serving places and spoon a quarter of the sauce over each portion (3 ounces pork and about 2 tablespoons sauce per serving).
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries and cherries. Fresh cranberries and cherries are best for this sauce, but frozen berries can also be used. If using frozen berries, thaw them before using.
- Add sugar to taste. The amount of sugar you add to the sauce will depend on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- Cook the sauce until it thickens. The sauce should be cooked until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the sauce warm or cold. Cherry cranberry sauce can be served warm or cold. It can be served with roasted turkey, chicken, or pork, or it can be used as a topping for ice cream or yogurt.
Conclusion:
Cherry cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used with a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet or tart, thick or thin, cherry cranberry sauce is a great way to add flavor to your holiday meal.
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